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Nothing is blooming in my garden, but I put together several floral arrangements for Valentine's Day by using materials from the grocery store. The red spray roses soften the stiffness of the pink hybrid tea roses.
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I fiddled around with loops of willow twigs from my dwarf Arctic willow shrub and noticed they made a heart when I included two. Perfect for Valentine's Day!
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My daughters will help me deliver these to a few friends later this afternoon.
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There isn't any fragrance, and my spearmint and peppermint plants are completely dormant in pots outside. I should have visited the herb section at the grocery store and bought a bunch of mint to add a little scent to the bouquets.
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Despite their lack of fragrance, the bold colors make great eye candy.
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Seeded eucalyptus is a bargain when I ask the florist to sell me a whole bunch that hasn't been mixed with other greens. This bunch offered some rosy shades to blend with the red and pink roses.
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This is the back view of the willow heart. It's fun to add an unexpected touch to an otherwise run-of-the-mill arrangement and include something from my own garden to share with friends.
"run-of-the-mill arrangement"...hardly! These are so sweet, you've got lucky friends.
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